Delmonico Book

DINING AT DELMONICO’S: The Story of America's Oldest
Restaurant

The name Delmonico’s is synonymous with fine dining. Ever since the establishment—the
country’s first real restaurant—opened its doors in Manhattan’s Financial
District in 1837, Delmonico’s has been showing Americans just what it means to
eat well.

The name Delmonico’s is synonymous with fine dining. Ever since the establishment—the
country’s first real restaurant—opened its doors in Manhattan’s Financial
District in 1837, Delmonico’s has been showing Americans just what it means to
eat well.

Delmonico’s was where American diners were introduced to some of our
most beloved dishes: Lobster à la Newburg, Eggs Benedict, Manhattan Clam
Chowder, Baked Alaska. Many were created in Delmonico’s kitchen by New York’s
first star chef, Charles Ranhofer; others were popularized here. And always
heading the bill of fare was the Delmonico’s Steak—an unbelievably succulent
20-ounce prime rib-eye, grilled to perfection and topped with herbed
butter—which remains the gold standard that other steakhouses try to emulate.

Delmonico’s history is one of “firsts”: the first American restaurant to
use tablecloths, to offer private dining rooms, to furnish a separate wine
list, to admit women diners, and to re-envision haute cuisine for the American
palate. That tradition of exquisite food served in a luxurious setting
continues to flourish today. Now, Dining at Delmonico’s invites the home
cook into the restaurant’s legendary kitchen, providing more than 80 recipes
that let you re-create the gastronomic glories of Delmonico’s dining room for
your own table.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781584797227

Publisher: Abrams, Harry N., Inc.

Publication date: 10/1/2008

Edition description: Illustrate

Pages: 224

Product dimensions: 9.30 (w) x 12.20 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Judith Choate is the award-winning
author and coauthor of more than 20 cookbooks, including Stewart, Tabori and
Chang’s The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Cuisine. She lives in New
York City.

James Canora is the Corporate Chef
of Delmonico’s. He is also the chef and owner of NYC Culinary Events, a
nationally recognized consulting and catering firm.

Steve Pool, a New York-based
photographer, often collaborates with his wife, Judith Choate.